A celebratory #AcademicAdvent today, as we share the great news of Dr Ceren Kabukcu, an archaeobotanical expert from @livancworlds.bsky.social, and her recent win of a £1.4m European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator grant. Read about her exciting project here ➡️

It's finally published! My first #biomarker paper combining sediment n-alkane isotopes closely with cultural changes at #WonderwerkCave 🇿🇦 Fantastic work with @ogratsara.bsky.social from @icarehb.bsky.social as well as co-authors from @uni-kiel.de, @uoft.bsky.social & more. Link: rdcu.be/ejq7j

Absolutely THRILLED to share our work on the LSA n-alkane isotopic record of #WonderwerkCave recently published in Scientific Reports! rdcu.be/ejq7j Grateful to the #WonderwerkCave team and lead author Dr. Michaela Ecker for this phenomenal study!

The 66th #HugoObermaierSociety Conference has officially started in #Faro! Hosted by #ICArEHB at UAlg, in Faro, this year’s hybrid meeting brings together researchers to share new insights into #Prehistory and #Archaeology. Running until 26 April,stay tuned! #HOG2025 @hugoobermaier.bsky.social

The next Society for Africanist Archaeologists meeting is happening at #ICArEHB in Faro, Portugal! More information on how you can participate here: safa2025.icarehb.com And consider joining our session on Southern African Stone Age Zooarch organized by myself, Jerome Reynard, and Mpumi Marina 👇🏻

Engaging communities that have limited access to science education requires a thoughtful, inclusive approach that addresses both cultural and educational gaps. In archaeology, this means creating opportunities for hands-on and accessible activities that resonates with them. #archaeology #sicomm

Looks like I joined Bluesky just in time to remind you all to join me and three expert speakers tomorrow at 16:00PT for the next #ICArEHBDialogues event! We’ll be taking a deep dive into the world of #Community&SocialEngagement and answering all your questions on academic outreach. Don’t miss it!